Why Acids Are as Important as Salt | What’s Eating Dan?

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Powdered acids give you full control over acidity without bringing anything else to the table, and they deserve a place in your pantry. Dan shows you how to use them in your everyday cooking.
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@DanielJSouza Жыл бұрын

Heyyyyy Everyone! Thanks for watching! Who keeps some powdered acids in their pantry? Who is going to go pick some up now? Love to see the interest in vinegar and lactic acid fermentation in the comments. If there are other topics you'd like to me cover, let me know!

@citizen.insane Жыл бұрын

As you said, vinegars would be an excellent topic. Acetic acid is such a unique flavor. Store bought vinegar isn't very strong, but I'm curious if you can think of any home kitchen applications for an industrial strength vinegar (30% acetic acid). This would be complementary to pretzel making, which uses a strong basic solution.

@Kedai610 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had powdered citric acid for ages. It really is a great ingredient to have

@pavelow235 Жыл бұрын

links to your salt and umami episodes please....

@tinktaylor444 Жыл бұрын

Yes please to the vinegar and lactic acid fermentation videos!💙

@nickprafke6664 Жыл бұрын

Please make those videos I would be very curious as the acids in fruit I enjoy but acetic and lactic acid foods are for the most part unpalatable for me.

@prfarlow Жыл бұрын

we want more acid episodes!

@vandorb12 Жыл бұрын

I wanna trip, maaaaaan

@Des_ar Жыл бұрын

We need Sour September, yes to both lactic and vinagre episodes!

@guinnesschili Жыл бұрын

I love acid!!!

@TheForbiddenDance Жыл бұрын

Lactic

@roospike Жыл бұрын

Concur 🍋

@brennanduthu9578 Жыл бұрын

We absolutely need vinegar and fermentation episodes Dan!! Wonderful work.

@kevindeuschle3413 Жыл бұрын

yes please

@jackielenarz6334 Жыл бұрын

YES!!!

@saras6588 Жыл бұрын

Yes and Yes!

@kriss8018 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please. Both vinegar and fermentation!

@myklebuster Жыл бұрын

Can't see how acetic acid doesn't get brought up in fermentation too.

@alexanderk.3177 Жыл бұрын

Yes! More stuff about acids, and vastly more about fermentation, please! 🎉

@tootswoots Жыл бұрын

Yes please, on the fermentation! Peoples would like to know :)

@vdcastro93 Жыл бұрын

Vinegar and fermentation episodes would be amazing!

@themostselfishman Жыл бұрын

Even with the insane amount of competition, and my admiration for many other creators, America's Test Kitchen stands at the peak of my favorite culinary content.

@BrendonWilliams Жыл бұрын

My top channels for informative, sciency cooking videos are Adam Ragusea and ATK. Scott Young is another than I randomly found recently.

@NoZenith Жыл бұрын

You guys should check out Glen and Friends Cooking. He doesn't have the portfolio Adam ragusea does but he's very easy to understand and follow along with since he's not a professional but you so informative and clearly explains exactly what's happening so you know what to expect in videos that aren't exorbitantly long. I don't think he has any videos over 25 minutes and the majority of them are half that long and your left completely understanding the concept and the recipe. Just from the way he explains things while he's showing you how to brown butter or do a dry caramel as a base for some fancy hot chocolate, I now have a much larger base knowledge and skill set to be able to apply to other recipes. The way he calmly says things like "sure, it looks a mess now but it's totally going to fix itself so don't freak out and just keep stirring" is so reassuring to a novice. He tries to stay away from any needlessly complicated processes and skills while explaining his reasoning we're not perfect in those skills and still ending up with a similar if not identical product in the end which I really really really appreciate. Also, Adam Ragusea has called him out in videos! He's legit 👌

@Hermaniac8 11 ай бұрын

The concept of lime-strength orange (et al.) juice has expanded my brain like a dune guild navigator. This is a life-changing video.

@joannaedwards6325 29 күн бұрын

A lot of it was over my head but I feel the same. I feel smarter after listening to Dan❤

@juliegonzalez9843 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please do more episodes on the ones you mentioned in the video. This was very informative. Will keep watching!

@taemoney86 Жыл бұрын

Yes to the vinegar and lactic acid fermentation videos!

@lindacgrace2973 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Please do episodes on lactic and acetic acids. Your short bites (see what I did there?) on various ingredients are interesting and very informative. Keep up the good work!

@DanielJSouza Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thaisstone5192 Жыл бұрын

Just fascinating. I love watching Dan, he teaches well without "talking down" to the viewer.

@joannaedwards6325 29 күн бұрын

And.....he's kind of sexy in a nerdy kind of way. 💋

@jodiperko2774 Жыл бұрын

Yes, further episodes on other acids and fermentation! I have to watch this again to really learn it. Thanks!

@EmilyAllanPoe Жыл бұрын

Learn from my mistake, LABEL YOUR ACIDS. Citric acid looks incredibly close to granulated sugar. For months, I thought I had somehow forgotten how to bake and was slowly losing my mind. My poor husband’s birthday cheesecake was absolutely awful. 😅

@lynnstlaurent6789 Жыл бұрын

My mom once put cayenne instead of cinnamon in my sister’s carrot cake for her birthday.

@kindablue1959 Жыл бұрын

Always taste your foods as you cook. I find I need to adjust things at least 50% of the time. Even with baking, I take a tiny lick of the batter just to make sure the salt and sugar balance is right.

@robinsondinh2412 Жыл бұрын

Noooo 😭😭💀💀

@mikairu2944 Жыл бұрын

@@lynnstlaurent6789 At least that made for a funny memory that'll last a lifetime (of making fun of your mom), at the mere price of a cake.

@mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын

Oh no! That is funny and sad. Thanks for the tip! 😂

@asdasfghgf Жыл бұрын

I've read that sour taste is the oldest taste we've identified in the genomic record, going back millions of years and developing before any other taste. The theory I read was that it allowed ancient organisms to identify when they swam into low oxygen/high CO2 water, which would be more sour due to the carbonic acid formed.

@augm8184 Жыл бұрын

I’d been waiting for this breakdown my whole life, but never bothered to look into it Tysm!

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

‘Taste of Acid’ followed by a wink is Classic Dan.

@luke11.35 Жыл бұрын

I am all for the Acetic acid & Lactic acid episodes. Vinegar & fermentation are totally worth the time! 8)

@MyCleverHandle Жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, I just wanted to thank you for making the science of cooking taste good!

@starseeker4716 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, yes pls on the other videos....loving your stuff! Thank you ❣

@susanlehotsky4613 Жыл бұрын

Yes please enlighten us regarding vinegar and lactic acid!

@rickm5271 Жыл бұрын

My mouth would not stop watering during this episode! And YES to more fermentation and citric acid segments! Yes Dan, you're making my mouth water! ❤

@jonnyfendi2003 Жыл бұрын

Really now??

@RobertJBallantyne Жыл бұрын

This is everything about why I love to hang out at America’s Test Kitchen! I’ve always disliked the format of recipes: a formula that someone created that might or might not produce a delicious result in my kitchen. My kitchen is my laboratory: a place of experimentation and discovery. I delight in learning new techniques and processes. ATK not only shows me what works, but explains why. It seems I’m always trying to balance acid, salt, and sweet. Dan’s episode today - backed by the amazing ATK team - has added substantially to my repertoire of understanding and techniques. Oh yes, I'll soon have those powdered acids. Thanks.

@terrifreilly9734 3 ай бұрын

In this “Acid” episode (“throwback” to the 1960-70), you put out a call for a vinegar episode. I am huge fan preferring a higher ratio of acid to oil. Faves include thick, natural fruity balsamic vinegars I buy locally in St. Louis, including Bordeaux Cherry and a Lemon balsamic for any greens (Lemon also excellent in green tea), Bourbon Cherry for grilling, and a Jalapeño balsamic for adventure. So, definitely yes to a vinegar segment, Dan! Grateful for your time, expertise, and wit.

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

Sour is my favourite taste. I love limes, grapes, oranges (among other citrus fruits) and lemons.

@mickeyberg1387 Жыл бұрын

Dan (and the team) your videos are THE best food content on KZfaq, with consistently amazing stuff. Can’t get enough!

@seanhertzsch Жыл бұрын

I love these episodes. Dan, when are you going to be on Hot Ones? You are one of the few chefs I admire that hasn't yet.

@VulcanGray Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this forever! I've had both acids for making super juice, but now I can do so much more!

@shirleyschuurman2997 Жыл бұрын

Info on further acids would be informative. Thanks you. Need to watch again-all new to me.

@glorywr Жыл бұрын

Absolutely do a fermentation episode! Please don't focus on alcohol though. I've started making my own ferments like kraut and kombucha and having some daily after reading some studies about gut microbiology, and it's the first thing that has actually helped me lose weight and cut my sugar cravings. I'd love to see what you do with the science of fermentation

@leegreen159 10 ай бұрын

Yes, please! I would love a video on fermentation.

@barbaracampagna8047 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please! More on acids and fermentation, please.

@n10sityr Жыл бұрын

I spat out my food from the unexpected ending line. Brilliant!

@anntesta441 Жыл бұрын

Yes Dan, we want more acid episodes!!!

@kevinparcher8514 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Please do episodes on vinegar and lactic acid fermentation. I am very intrigued by the idea of higher acid orange juice and can't wait to experiment with that. Thanks for another great episode!

@memedump8 Жыл бұрын

I''d love a vinegar episode! To this day I don't know why there are so many types of vinegars available and how to use them, I stick with the red wine one

@celeritas2-810 Жыл бұрын

I suggest buying a few and trying them. Make vinaigrettes with different ones and taste the difference with simple cos lettuce or similar.

@rahulphatak3506 Жыл бұрын

100% more episodes on this! Thank you!

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Delightful as always ❤

@rono1rono Жыл бұрын

Yes, more episodes on acids, vinegar, and umami, please!

@aznwierdone Жыл бұрын

Definitely need more videos on acids like vinegars and lactic acid!

@GXHZGT Жыл бұрын

Yes to both new episodes. Love you Dan!!!

@clairressagoad2789 Жыл бұрын

I want you to do an episode on heat…hot sauce and hot peppers and why it’s a flavor for some and a tingling sensation for others…and thank you Dan!

@Lightlinefisherman Жыл бұрын

I want to watch as many episodes u guys are willing to make. Keep ‘em coming Dan!

@Molly-eq1ix Жыл бұрын

YES! I want to see more about vinegar and lactic acid....you are such a marvelous ringmaster in the kitchen. Thanks!

@cmarkn Жыл бұрын

I look forward to a series on vinegars.

@Aaam1rK Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the episodes on fermentation and vinegar!

@chriholt Жыл бұрын

Super fascinating Dan - a great episode with lots of great info!

@marycoombe2436 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please. The more we know, the better our cooking will be and less flops!

@smoothcortex Жыл бұрын

Dan will give us a vinegar episode whether we want one or not. I want one.

@dwayneharris1438 Жыл бұрын

Boy when you learn something, TK shows you something different. I wonder if this will go in a book. Entitle cooking with Acids. Looking forward to buying it.

@Pammellam Жыл бұрын

Love this! Yes, some other Lactic acid recipes!

@whoa_that_ruled Жыл бұрын

Yeah more of those episodes please. Good stuff Dan!

@jenniferbeveridge131 Жыл бұрын

We absolutely need videos - plural - about acetic acid, all the different kinds of vinegars, lactic acid, fermentation, and vinegar vs. fermented pickles. The way that last topic ties all those things together could make it a series. My question would be, can you kickstart the fermentation process by dissolving powdered lactic acid in water, along with the usual sugar and salt, to an appropriate ph?

@TheWavys Жыл бұрын

LOVE deep dives like this! would love to see the vinegar and fermentation videos like you mentioned =)

@gcvrsa Жыл бұрын

I started keeping pure citric acid in my pantry years ago. I used to buy powdered lemon and lime, but the problem with them is that they are usually mixed with maltodextrin, and they tend to cake up and become difficult to use. I ended up developing a small spice kit for backpacking/camping/travelling, and it includes small vials of: onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid, msg, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom, plus larger vials of salt and sugar. I'm a big fan of sour flavors, and I often find that pre-packaged foods aren't as sour as I would prefer them to be, so having pure citric acid on hand is an easy way to remedy that.

@marabanara Жыл бұрын

Posset is super old school. In Latin cultures, we use the mix of dairy and citrus in desserts like Lime Carlota and similar things. I blend heavy cream with sweetened condensed milk and lemon or lime juice, and later the mix with Maria biscuits (I know US peeps who use something called graham crackers?) and leave in the fridge overnight. The top can be decorated with lime zest or powdered biscuits/crackers.

@maryannequinn3465 2 ай бұрын

Yes, Dan, please do those additional episodes.

@BobWescott Жыл бұрын

I love your work. Please more episodes on acids, or whatever interests you.

@ronhatley2444 Жыл бұрын

More, more, more from you Dan. Love these episodes. Yes, more on acids please.

@marybretired Жыл бұрын

Definitely an episode on vinegars!

@catherinewoods3166 Жыл бұрын

Yes, do an episode on vinegar and how it is helpful, and lactic acid as used in fermentation!

@rachellemazar7374 Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely interested in fermentation videos and vinegar too

@TheCatWitch63 Жыл бұрын

Let’s have those episodes on fermenting and lactic acid, as well as the one about vinegars, please!

@HRussock Жыл бұрын

Yes! Please do a fermenting video! Kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt, veggies…you name it.

@lkuypers3680 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I would like videos on vinegar and other acids, please. Enjoy your videos ❤

@SugarDemon1035 Жыл бұрын

I've been curious about powdered acids ever since I saw Claire Safftiz using them in Gourmet Makes (RIP that series). Would love more acid videos!

@coleenotoole3995 Жыл бұрын

Definitely more like this! Love your content.

@ericawentz2734 Жыл бұрын

Yes, please! More acid content 🧡

@otralee Жыл бұрын

I would love more episodes with you. The other acid and the other other acid.

@thereseboogades8498 11 ай бұрын

Hi Dan YES, Please! Videos on vinegar & lactic acid please! I am hooked on your videos; so fun & interesting- I'm learning so much! Thank you from Virginia Beach, VA. 😊

@euliskay Жыл бұрын

This was great, and yes please, an episode on lactic fermentation would be fabulous!

@Butternut2023 Жыл бұрын

Would definitely like a video on fermentation!

@ThatGuy-dj3qr 8 ай бұрын

I just love your videos. I don't care what topic you choose because they are all fascinating. Ultimately you are making me a better cook. One topic you could look at is tips for plant-based cooking. You knowledge of the chemistry of cooking allows you to sub in ingredients that can replace what egg, or chese, or meat might do to make a recipe more flavourful or successful.

@cynthialiverpool7131 Жыл бұрын

My vote is in for episodes on vinegar and fermentation. Actually, anything that is bothering Dan I'm for.

@glucosina Жыл бұрын

Do I want to see Dan doing a vinegar and fermentation episode? HELL YEAH!🤤

@hiyahandsome 10 ай бұрын

I love learning from Dan and look forward to seeing more acid videos. Cheers~

@crusador84 Жыл бұрын

yes I definitely want an acetic and lactic acid episode!

@cnoyes72 Жыл бұрын

Great information! While I never had powdered citric acid, I always put in a tablespoon of lemon juice into the scrambled egg mix when making eggs for a scout troop. It would keep the eggs from going green.

@SpecialKate8 Жыл бұрын

Would love a vinegar episode! Having to eat low sodium is difficult, and I find myself using more vinegar to try and bump up recipes because of less salt

@vdevov Жыл бұрын

Nickle Morris’ Super Juice recipes are amazing. Using malic and citric acids, to displace the ascorbic acid in citrus using powders and water. Also using the peels rather than the juice. Only takes about 10 limes to makes a full liter of Lime Super Juice!! Good in the fridge for over a month! Educated Barfly’s lime super juice recipe is my favorite. Though you’ll have to make a lot of Mai Tais and Margaritas, as you realize you’ll want to use it so much.

@stevef.8708 Жыл бұрын

So happy to start my weekend with a fresh episode by Dan! 🎉

@patriciahardin4211 Жыл бұрын

Love your work! Yes, please: vinegar and fermentation.

@studyster Жыл бұрын

Yess more acid episodes!! Vinegar and lactic acids plz!

@bartoscar Жыл бұрын

A cool thing you can do with citric and malic acid is to make so-called "super juice" - you take the zest of either lime or lemon and macerate it with the powdered acids (just google it to get the proportions). You then add water, blend it, strain it and mix in the actual juice and end up with 8 times as much juice. This is aimed mainly at bartenders, but you could certainly do it at home

@dianekassmann8821 Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely more about acids. We need all the acids!

@MrWneild Жыл бұрын

Yes, please do more on acids!!

@ryodark Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, I never even knew powdered acids existed and now I want some for my kitchen!

@NRCarrillo 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful work, as always

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

I really like cocktail recipes in food videos so I can send them to my friends. P.S. Dan is one of my favourite mixologists.

@HiddeSchool Жыл бұрын

Best videos on KZfaq, your work is so good! Would love to see the vinegar episode!

@RageBarrage Жыл бұрын

Another outstanding video, thanks Dan and the ATK video team! Yes please to the acetic and lactic acid episodes.

@dannyboyNS752 Жыл бұрын

Big yes on vinegar (and making and keeping our own mother) and fermentation!

@urskrik6353 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir, I would love to know more! Very good content you got here

@zonawilson6245 Жыл бұрын

How can I have more questions at the end of this than the beginning? I guess because I've just begun learning about using acids in cooking. More, please! Also - why is it healthy to drink apple cider vinegar in the morning? How do I use acids in cooking most recipes, both savory and sweet? Glad to see you, Dan! Thanks for the intro to powdered acids.

@StormGuard92 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos,Dan ! I have enjoyed watching anything from you and will everything that you decide to cover!

@brucehinchey3699 Жыл бұрын

Just started a new jar of fermented pickles. I would love to see more videos on Lactic Acid fermentation.

@Friedbrain11 Жыл бұрын

Yes to all of it! That grapefruit tart looked so good!

@2Hearts3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love your channel and appreciate the great information 👏🍋

@whiskeychicken Жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas introduced here. I have these acids in my cupboard but never thought to use them like this. Vinegar and lactic acid videos would be great!

@bbk1188 8 ай бұрын

You need to make an episode explaining and giving more examples on how to use each of these acids.

@davidthomas6094 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd be interested in both vinegar and lactic acid episodes. I like your approach!

@alisonrempel608 Жыл бұрын

I would love episodes on vinegar and lactic acid fermention... I just learned that I do like some kombuchas and am motivated to enter the world of home fermentation (beyond yogurt:) I don't keep powdered acids, but I will now...thank you!